Review: Kamasi Washington's 'Heaven and Earth' is Another Sprawling Epic
The most talked-about jazz musician in recent memory blurs genres on a two-hour-plus new album
Album Reviews
Review: Petal's 'Magic Gone' Rings Out Clear and True
Pennsylvania musician Kiley Lotz takes a step forward into the light on her second album as Petal
Review: Rico Nasty's Major-Label Debut Is a Dynamic Introduction
The queen of 'sugar trap' brings passionate raps and a sense of humor to 'Nasty'
Review: The Carters' 'Everything Is Love' Is A Splendid Celebration
Jay-Z and Beyonce complete their trilogy of albums with a powerful celebration of love, family and legacy
'Nasir' Is the One Thing the Rapper Has Never Been Before – Dull
Nas' first album since 2012 is made up of seven Kanye West-produced tracks. It's a frustrating listen, with glimpses of greatness
Review: Jazz Stars Band Together on R+R=Now's 'Collagically Speaking'
Robert Glasper, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Terrace Martin and more revel in their collaborative vibe on this supergroup's debut LP
Review: R&B Singer Jacquees Takes It a Little Too Slow on '4275'
The talented singer possesses one of the great tones in R&B but he doesn't do enough with it on '4275'
Review: Sophie's 'Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides' Is An Avant-Pop Gem
The UK producer's debut album hurls the listener through an uncanny valley of sonic possibilities
Review: Chromeo's 'Head Over Heels' Clings to a Proven R&B Formula
The veteran duo work with an array of high-power guests but offer more of the same silky formula they've become known for
Review: Christina Aguilera Flexes Her Diva Power On 'Liberation'
On 'Liberation' one of the century's most gifted singers gets closer than ever to zeroing in on the right path for her immense skills
Review: 5 Seconds of Summer Go Full-On Pop With 'Youngblood'
The pop-punk band reinvents its sound and prematurely weighs the stakes of fast success
Review: Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever's Indie-Rock Marvel 'Hope Downs'
The Australian band's debut is full of instantly memorable tunes with echoes of classic bands like R.E.M. and the Cure
Review: Serpentwithfeet's Impossibly Contemporary Electronic-Gospel-R&B
The New York singer's debut mixes cutting-edge sounds and classically trained vocals
Review: Dierks Bentley's 'The Mountain' Grapples With Everyday Lows
The country star recorded his ninth album in the mountains of Colorado
Review: Future's Robo-Croon Shines on 'Superfly' Soundtrack
The rap star curates the soundtrack to the rebooted blaxploitation classic